Genesis: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary
Read Genesis one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.
About GenesisPermalink
Genesis begins the Bible’s story with creation, human rebellion, God’s promises, and the family line through whom blessing will come to the nations.
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Law / narrative
- Chapters
- 50
Chapter index
Genesis, chapter by chapterPermalink
Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.
Creation and rebellionPermalink
Genesis 1–11 Creation, fall, flood, and Babel
Abraham, Isaac, and JacobPermalink
Genesis 12–36 God’s covenant promise takes shape in one family
Joseph and preservationPermalink
Genesis 37–50 God preserves Jacob’s family and brings them to Egypt
Read Genesis offlinePermalink
Get the printable Genesis guide as a PDF and ebook from VerseNotes Press.
It is also included in the Torah Collection.
Where to Go NextPermalink
Free worksheet
Try Chapter By Chapter yourselfPermalink
Want to use this method in your own Bible reading? Download the free worksheet below.